Rest API - Authentication and Authorization
Which HTTP status code indicates unauthorized access to an API?
Which HTTP status code indicates unauthorized access to an API?
easy📝 Syntax Q3 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Recall HTTP status codes related to security
401 means unauthorized access, indicating missing or invalid credentials.Step 2: Compare with other codes
200 means success, 404 means not found, 500 means server error, so only 401 fits.Final Answer:
401 -> Option CQuick Check:
Unauthorized access code = 401 [OK]
Quick Trick: 401 means unauthorized, not found is 404 [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing 401 with 404
- Thinking 200 means unauthorized
- Mixing server errors with security codes
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